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Fixing UK plc: Lord Gerry Grimstone

The Geopolitics of Business with host, Sam Gyimah

Episode 3 of the The Geopolitics of Business podcast, hosted by SG& Capital Partners, titled "Fixing UK plc: Lord Gerry Grimstone" was published on May 30, 2025 and runs 44 minutes.

May 30, 2025 ·44m · The Geopolitics of Business

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This week, Sam Gyimah is joined by Lord Gerry Grimstone — former UK Investment Minister and a key figure behind the 1980s privatisations that reshaped the British economy. From transforming state assets under Thatcher to chairing Barclays and Standard Life, Grimstone shares insider lessons on reform, regulation, and the realities of attracting investment. They explore what it will take to fix UK plc, unlock growth, and navigate an increasingly uncertain global economic landscape.Host: Sam Gyimah, Founder and CEO of SG& Capital Partners  Producers: Clare Williamson and Duncan Williamson for SG& Capital Partners with SG& Co-producer Nicky Black Music composed by Sophie Sirota  For listener questions or business inquiries please email [email protected], and to contact SG& Capital Partners please email [email protected].   You can find a summary of the key points in this episode in The Geopolitics of Business Newsletter.  Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered or relied upon as financial, investment, legal or tax advice. While we seek to ensure the information shared is accurate and up to date at the time of release, no warranties or representations are made regarding its accuracy or completeness, and any liability therefore is expressly disclaimed. The opinions and views expressed in this podcast are solely the participant’s own personal opinions and do not reflect the opinions of SG&.     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

This week, Sam Gyimah is joined by Lord Gerry Grimstone — former UK Investment Minister and a key figure behind the 1980s privatisations that reshaped the British economy. From transforming state assets under Thatcher to chairing Barclays and Standard Life, Grimstone shares insider lessons on reform, regulation, and the realities of attracting investment. They explore what it will take to fix UK plc, unlock growth, and navigate an increasingly uncertain global economic landscape.


Host: Sam Gyimah, Founder and CEO of SG& Capital Partners  


Producers: Clare Williamson and Duncan Williamson for SG& Capital Partners with SG& Co-producer Nicky Black 


Music composed by Sophie Sirota 


 


For listener questions or business inquiries please email [email protected], and to contact SG& Capital Partners please email [email protected].  


 


You can find a summary of the key points in this episode in The Geopolitics of Business Newsletter. 

 


Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered or relied upon as financial, investment, legal or tax advice. While we seek to ensure the information shared is accurate and up to date at the time of release, no warranties or representations are made regarding its accuracy or completeness, and any liability therefore is expressly disclaimed. The opinions and views expressed in this podcast are solely the participant’s own personal opinions and do not reflect the opinions of SG&. 


 

 

 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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